Healthy Shepherd'S Pie Recipe

Name: Healthy Shepherd'S Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 ounce olive oil or 1/2 ounce vegetable oil; 2 ounces peeled chopped carrots; 3 ounces chopped yellow onions; 1 ounce chopped red bell pepper; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 5 -6 ounces ground turkey or 5 -6 ounces chicken; 1/2 pinch fennel seed; 1 pinch fresh thyme; 1 pinch fresh rosemary; 1 pinch fresh sage; 1 pinch lemon pepper; 1 dash soy sauce; 1 dash balsamic vinegar; 1 pinch kosher salt; 1 tablespoon frozen green pea; 3 -4 ounces grated low-fat cheddar cheese; 2 -3 ounces grated parmesan cheese or 2 -3 ounces romano cheese; 4 ounces mashed potatoes (made ahead with reduced fat milk, horseradish or garlic, butter buds, white pepper and salt)

Servings: persons

1/2 ounce olive oil or 1/2 ounce vegetable oil
2 ounces peeled chopped carrots
3 ounces chopped yellow onions
1 ounce chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
5 -6 ounces ground turkey or 5 -6 ounces chicken
1/2 pinch fennel seed
1 pinch fresh thyme
1 pinch fresh rosemary
1 pinch fresh sage
1 pinch lemon pepper
1 dash soy sauce
1 dash balsamic vinegar
1 pinch kosher salt
1 tablespoon frozen green pea
3 -4 ounces grated low-fat cheddar cheese
2 -3 ounces grated parmesan cheese or 2 -3 ounces romano cheese
4 ounces mashed potatoes (made ahead with reduced fat milk, horseradish or garlic, butter buds, white pepper and salt)

1
Heat oil to a sizzle.
2
Add carrots first and saute until starting to brown and caramelize.
3
Add onions and continue to cook.
4
Add broth or water if needed.
5
Cook until onions are completely translucent.
6
Add ground chicken or turkey, and fresh garlic.
7
Continue to cook until meat is cooked through (several minutes).
8
Add frozen peas, red pepper and all herbs and spices.
9
Stir well to blend spices into meat mixture.
10
Place meat mixture into an oven-proof casserole or serving bowl, top with reduced cheddar and 1/2 the parmesan.
11
Place under a salamander until cheese melts.
12
Add a layer of mashed potatoes in the center of the bowl leaving a circle of the meat mixture exposed on the exterior.
13
Top the potatoes with the additional grated parmesan and place back into the salamander until parmesan browns and forms a crust.
14
Place bowl on a larger plate as the bowl will be hot.
15
Enjoy!
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 ounce olive oil or 1/2 ounce vegetable oil, 2 ounces peeled chopped carrots, 3 ounces chopped yellow onions, 1 ounce chopped red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Healthy Shepherd'S Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Healthy Shepherd'S Pie

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